Iffy for 14+
Appealing but unsurprising romcom dispenses familiar wisdom.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this romantic comedy, while often charming, reinforces the idea that being in a relationship is the surest way to be happy. Both male and female characters conform to fairly standard romcom "types," and while the movie attempts to shed fresh light on the ups and downs of dating, it all boils down to how men and women long for someone to love. Expect some mild nudity (nothing sensitive shown), swearing, and social drinking. The question of whether or not one character is smoking in secret plays a significant role in the movie. One storyline deals with infidelity, and there are a few heated exchanges between couples.
- Families can talk about how the film portrays dating and romance. Ask your teens if this is what they think adult relationships are really like.
- Do the characters in the movie seem realistic, or are they exaggerated"types"? Are men really that unable to communicate? Are they reallythat insensitive? And is it really true that women can't -- or won't --read their signs?
- Do you think the women in the movie are more or lessstereotyped than the men? Is that typical in Hollywood romanticcomedies?
- What do you think of the role that cigarettes andsmoking play in the film? What's the impact of seeing smoking in movies?
The good stuff
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Messages: Ultimately the movie reinforces the idea that being in a relationship is the key to happiness -- an iffy message at best. Many different types of relationships are portrayed, with different levels of happiness.
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Role models: Both male and female characters are somewhat stereotypical -- many ofthe men are portrayed as especially callow -- and both genders areshown having problems reading the other's signals and sending mixedmessages. One male character is brutally honest in evaluating a woman'slove life, but she ultimately appreciates and learns from his candor. Some characters seem to believe that getting married and/or being in a relationship is the only way to be happy. One character has an affair.
What to watch for
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Violence: Couples yell in a few scenes; in a fit of rage, a woman throws a mirror on the floor and breaks it.
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Sex: Couples kiss, make out, and discuss sex. A woman disrobes off-camera and jumps into the water to skinny dip after she propositions a married man, though viewers don't actually see any sensitive body parts. A couple kisses and fondles each other in an office; later, a woman straddles a man in the same office and they presumably make love (but it's not shown).
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Language: Language includes several "s--t"s, a couple of uses of "f--k," "suck," "ass," "bullsh--t," "a--holes," "boobs," "dick," and "oh my God."
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Consumerism: Brands/logos for cigarettes (American Spirit is particularly prominent), beer, and a few other products (Crest WhiteStrips) are shown. The movie is based on a popular self-help book by the same name.
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Drinking, drugs and smoking: One character lies about smoking in secret; some casual/social drinking and smoking at parties, restaurants, and bars.
Fan Reviews provided by
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He's Just Not That Into You by trouble4me2
Sucked! I like chick flicks but this wasn't even a chick flick... terrible! If the rating was from 1, being the worst, to 10 the best, I'd rate this a "2". Don't waste your money... it was good I got free tickets!
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A gay guys perspective! ROFL by Alaslibres
The movie was generally OK. The storyline is somewhere in there amongst the witty remarks cute guys and i goofiness. I know that girls over analyze stuff but gosh..... that's what so great about guys is that they might be rude but they are directly honest. So yeah..... if a guys isn't going after you .....then maybe there's a reason for that. LOL.
Jennifer Aniston is a doll and does a great a job.
Ben Affleck is damn cute and adorable.
Drew Barrymore.... nerdy and seemed desperate. Yikes. She needs better roles.
Bradley Cooper, damn hes HOT!!!! Woof
The rest of the people in the movie are cute too....i guess. LOL
Cute movie.... just wait til it comes out on DVD.
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He's just not that into you by paulishagz
The movie started off in a children's playground with a little girl being abused by a little boy and then her mother telling her that he liked her that's why he did what he did. So as it continues, the theme continues about mixed messages from the opposite sex and failed interpretations of what thy really meant. Then several different women's lives begin to unfold with everyone offering opinions but missing the boat until toward the end when one finds Mr Right accidently, one gets divorced, one gets her live-in lover to pony up to get engaged and the others end up uncommitted and all ends well.
I'm going to have to see it again to completely understand it.
5
This is a really good movie!!! by Donnerz
Just go.
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More than meets the eye by Orodjinn
How many straight, single guys went to see this movie on opening night? I don't have the slightest clue, but I was one of them. I'm not exactly sure of what I thought I would find with this movie, but the commercials and trailers portrayed the movie as a romantic comedy. It was and so much more. The movie was 2 hours long but a breeze. The characters were believable from the the looks in their eyes to the slight stress lines in their faces. I saw the movie with two lady-friends and they thought it was amazing, as well. This movie is making it to my personal DVD list.
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A Little Tragic by bwbabymovielover
It was an enjoyable movie. Not one I'd see again. The character's were so tragic that it made it almost embarrasing and hard to watch.
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He's Not That Into You by lindazmail
Great! Great! Great Movie if you're married, in a relationship, or want to be in one!
It's the "manual" of dating...
My girlfriend and I went to see it and we both wish this movie came out 10 years ago....we coulda used the info!
So many characters, and we both related...
It was fun..
Must see!
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Good! by a-mazumdar
I admittedly went in with somewhat low expectation, expecting it to be a chick-flick for valentines day. However, it was actually a pretty good movie. Some parts dragged a bit, but I think it was very interesting and touched on many interesting points. A good watch overall.
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He's Just Not Into You by Melquiado
I made a deal with my girlfriend that I would see this movie if I got to pick the next one we saw. I thought it was the ultimate "chick flick", I was so wrong. It is a great movie and I would recommend it to anyone and already have. Go see it. 1 to 10.....easily a 9
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VERY enjoyable! by yourwebchick
I saw this movie with my 19 year old daughter after having read the book during my single days and it's very funny and VERY true! Great date movie or girls night out movie...